Date & Time
Saturday, November 1, 2014 11:00 am
to 3:00 pm
Venue
Craft Garden at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Address
4848 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002

This month, please join HCCC to create a beautiful beaded wire ornament for the holidays. Participants will learn how to create an ornament by stringing beads on wire, wrapping the wire around a balloon, and then popping the balloon to reveal a decorative sphere. Kids can choose beads in a variety of colors and sizes to personalize their ornaments.

The activity is inspired by the contemporary jewelry of Asher Gallery artist, Tana Acton. Please join HCCC for a trunk show of Tana’s work at the Asher Gallery November 20 and 22, 2014.

HANDS-ON HOUSTON is a free drop-in event held the first Saturday of every month. Each month, a teaching artist demonstrates a craft related to the current exhibitions. Families and children of all ages are welcome to come any time between 11 AM and 3 PM and participate in a 15-20 minute activity. Materials are provided. This program supports HCCC’s mission to advance education about the process, product and history of craft.

Please Note: Hands-on activities are held outside, in the Craft Garden. In the event of heavy rain, the activities will be cancelled.

Above: Beaded wire ornaments. Photo by HCCC.

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4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM

4848 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is located in the Houston Museum District, two blocks south of Highway 59, near Rosedale St. Visitors should park in the free parking lot located directly behind the building, off Rosedale and Travis Streets, and enter through the back entrance. 

Free Admission

OPEN TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10 AM – 5 PM